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Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) contains Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive (reduce the efficacy of the immune system) agent which used to prevent organ rejection at the time of liver, kidney and heart transplantation. Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) allow your new organ to function normally and makes it suitable to the body. Cyclosporin is a main salt present in it. It is a major immunosuppresor and also used in the treatment of psoriasis (red patches on the skin).

How Sandimmune 100mg Cyclosporin (Cyclophil Me) Works In Our Body?

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclosporin) binds to the protein cyclophillin. Cyclosporin and Cyclophillin complex inhibit calcineurin. Calcineurin is responsible for transcription of interleukin 2. It also inhibits lymphokine production and interleukin release. Due to the inhibition of interleukin release the T cell activation is also stopped and immune system will suppress.

What Are The Possible Contraindications of Sandimmune 100mg (Cyclophil Me)?

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclosporin) is avoided if you are allergic to it.

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) should not be taken in kidney and liver impairments.

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) are also not suitable in any infectious disease.

What Are The Drug Interactions of Sandimmune 100mg (Cyclophil Me)?

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) should not be given with antibiotics.

What Is The Dosage of Sandimmune 100mg Cyclosporin (Cyclophil Me)?

Take one tablet of Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) by oral route with a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.

What happen if you miss the dose?

If you miss the dose of Sandimmune then take it as soon as possible. But if time gap is more between miss dose and regular dose then skip the miss dose. Do not take double dose. It can produce side effects.

What happen in case of over dose?

If you see the over dose symptoms like collapsing, swelling on legs and pale skin then immediately call a doctor or take help from Poison control.

What Is The Storage Condition For Sandimmune 100mg (Cyclosporin)?

Store Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) in an air tight container at a room temperature (25ºC). Keep away from excess of heat and moisture. Do not freeze the drug.

What Are The Possible Side Effects If We Are Taking Sandimmune 100mg (Cyclophil Me)?

Side effects are those symptoms which may occur in any person. There are some rarely found sides effects: Headache, nausea, vomitting, diarrohea, dizziness, chest pain and seizure.

What Are The Precautions We Have To Take If We Are Using Sandimmune 100mg?

Sandimmune 100mg capsules (Cyclophil Me) not be taken in case of pregnancy and lactation.

Use of Sandimmune is avoided if you are taking any vaccination and immunization.

It is necessary to remember that if you are taking Cyclosporin therapy for immune suppression then you should not take any other medicine for immune suppression.

Use of grapefruit juice, grapes, potassium, bananas, raisins and organic juice is avoided.